Athlete Stories
Stories of kickers, punters, and long snappers building their path through discipline, development, and steady progression.
Each athlete story on OTU is built to highlight more than a highlight reel. These stories capture the work, mindset, family support, setbacks, and growth that shape a specialist over time.
Brody Tunison | A Specialist Who Hits Like a Defender
Brody Tunison is a 2027 long snapper from Indian Rocks Christian School in Largo, Florida. This story highlights the athleticism, versatility, and presence that make him stand out beyond the snap.
Noah Sur: No Shortcuts, Just Work, & the Path to the Big Ten
Noah Sur is a 2026 kicker from Western Springs, Illinois committed to Northwestern. This story follows the discipline, patience, and no-shortcuts mindset that carried him to the Big Ten.
Declan Lowry: One Swing Is Enough
Declan Lowry is a 2027 kicker and punter from The St. James Performance Academy in Springfield, Virginia. This story explores the confidence, environment, and clean ball-striking shaping his rise.
Hayden Chambers | Built in Silence, Earned with Purpose
Hayden Chambers is a specialist whose journey to Mississippi State was built quietly and earned with purpose. This story highlights the patience, trust, and steady belief behind the opportunity.
Daxon Kiesau: Built by the Grind, Defined by Consistency
Daxon Kiesau is a 2027 long snapper from Urbandale High School in Iowa. This story looks at the consistency, physicality, and work ethic building his foundation in the position.
Travis Wakefield | Playing for an Audience of One
Travis Wakefield is a long snapper at Auburn. This story explores the responsibility, discipline, and bigger purpose driving his path at the next level.
Teddy Tholen | The Family Business
Teddy Tholen is a 2028 long snapper carrying forward a family legacy with purpose and polish. This story highlights the standard, discipline, and long-term upside already shaping his path.
Colt Abbott: Built With Intention
Colt Abbott is a 2027 kicker from Louisville Ballard High School in Kentucky. This story highlights the intention, patience, and mindset shaping one of the position’s rising young specialists.
Noah Ash: Born for Big Moments & A Relentless Rise
Noah Ash is a rising specialist built for pressure and big moments. This story follows the relentless climb, belief, and competitive edge that continue to separate his path.
Layton Fryfogle: Purpose Over Pressure
Layton Fryfogle is a 2027 kicker from George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. This story looks at the faith, family, and purpose shaping his development on and off the field.
Javis Underwood: Small-Town Roots, Big-Time Standard:
Javis Underwood is a 2027 long snapper from Garden County High School in Oshkosh, Nebraska. This story highlights the toughness, humility, and blue-collar standard behind his rise.

